Looking for insight from Z owners who also own a GT-R

FL 4Motion · 04-24-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Divexxtreme

Hi guys,

I've been considering getting a 'relatively' lightweight, RWD, 6-speed car to compliment my GT-R.

I'm pretty much all over the map with this; as I'm thinking about used Z06s, E92 M3s, 370Zs, '11 Mustang GT or Boss 302, 996 or 997 GT3, Cayman S, or Viper.

What I like about the Z is that every time I pass one...I catch myself turning my head to stare at it. I think it's very attractive car, especially with a nice set of wheels on it. I haven't test driven one yet, but I 'imagine' it's quite balanced, fairly quick, and gives good feedback to the driver. The cost of entry is quite nice as well.

Are there any Z owners on here who also own a GT-R? If so, how do you feel it compliments the GT-R? Are they a good garage combination?

Also, I have extensive experience with 911's, M3s, and Z06's...but have never driven a Viper or '11 Mustang. Keeping the price-points in mind, how do you guys who have experience with any of these other cars rate the Z overall?

For example, being as neutral as possible (ya, right

), do any of you with personal experience believe a used '08 M3 worth the extra $20k over a Z? That's the type of information I'm looking for.

I do realize that this is a Z forum, and that my questions are covering a lot of ground...but I wanted to get opinions from those that live with a Z everyday.

Thanks in advance, everyone.

Well, my wife and I have owned 2 GTRs (an 09 and a 10) and now we have a 2010 Nismo Z as our "sporty" car.

I think if you're keeping the R35, then the Z will fit your bill quite nicely of providing a fun to drive vehicle and you can satisfy any desire to go super fast with the GTR.

Around town, the GTR is, as you know, not super engaging and can actually be frustrating at times since it always feels like it's just a hairs breath away from going super fast if you just push a little harder with your right foot.

The Z, being a manual and rwd, it def more engaging to drive around town etc in.

Haven't gotten the opportunity to track the Z at any HPDE events yet, (this summer hopefully) but our GTR's were tracked quite a few times and that is the venue where that car becomes, well, just amazing and quite frankly, a steall $$$ wise for what you get. But of course, you already knew that.

In sum, a Z would be a great compliment to your GTR and since the GTR already comes with such decent ammenities in the cabin (nav, leather etc), I vote for a Nismo Z to join it's ranks in your stable.

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